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53 days to USC football: Jeff Byers bounced back from injury

The countdown to USC football’s 2019 continues with just 53 days to go until the Trojans are back on the Coliseum floor.

As we continue to mark off the days, join Reign of Troy in exploring each number on the USC roster.

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Now it’s time for No. 53:

Who wore it best?

When offensive lineman Jeff Byers picked up the No. 53 jersey as a freshman in 2004, he did so with a great deal of high school hype and very little in the way of legacy to build on with regard to his new number.